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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The S1H was unveiled 19 months later than the A7 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1H scores versus the A7 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony A7 III

 S1H A7 III 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2018Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k922kClearer screen (+1408k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Panasonic S1H

 A7 III S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7 III

 S1H A7 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H and Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S1H and the A7 III.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and A7 III is 52 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and A7 III.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S1H is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony A7 III
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (610 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sony A7 III Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
73
good battery (610 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (400 shots)
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Sony A7 III Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony A7 III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-08-28 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 400 shots 610 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $3,998 $1,998